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I don’t think I realized how much of my identity was tied to being a forensic nurse until I stopped being one.
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For four years, FNE/SANE nursing was the most meaningful work I had ever done. I wasn’t just going to work....I was advocating for patients during some of the worst moments of their lives. I was sitting with survivors.... Believing them.... Giving them choices.... Helping them regain a little bit of control when so much had been taken from them.
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It was really hard.
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It was also the first time in my nursing career that I felt completely consumed by a sense of purpose. And eventually, that purpose came with a price I could no longer afford to pay.
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So I left bc I knew I needed to.
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But nobody really talks about what happens afterward. What do you do when you leave the job that made you feel like this is exactly what I’m supposed to be doing?
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What happens when the thing that gave your career so much meaning is also the thing you had to walk away from to protect yourself?
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I found another job, one that allows me flexibility where I still help people and gives me a much healthier work/life balance. And I’m grateful for it, but sometimes I miss the person I was when my work felt like a calling.
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I miss that fire, caring so deeply... I miss feeling like every shift mattered in a way that was bigger than me.
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And I think that’s where I am right now: somewhere between knowing I shouldn't go back and not knowing what comes next.
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Maybe I’m not actually looking for another job.... Maybe I’m trying to figure out who I am when my career isn’t the thing giving me my sense of purpose.... That’s a much harder question.
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So, for now, I’m letting myself be in the limbo. I don’t have to have the next chapter figured out. I don’t have to find another version of the job I loved. And I don’t have to be unhappy with the life I have just because I’m still searching for what comes next.
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Maybe the goal isn’t to find the exact same fire again. Perhaps it’s to find a new one.

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Hi, I’m Leah 👋 I’m a nurse by profession and a traveler at heart. Some of you may already know me from @offtheclocknurse where I share a mix of content including forensic nursing topics. I know those conversations can be heavy at times, so I wanted to create a separate space dedicated to something that brings me just as much purpose and joy: TRAVEL!
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Welcome to @offtheclocknurse_travels 🌍
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This page is where I’ll be sharing all things travel, from experiences around the world to updates on the group trips I host for those who want to explore without having to do it alone.
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Places we’ve already explored together:
Bali
Japan
Galapagos
Egypt
Colombia
South Africa
Zanzibar
European Christmas Markets
Monarch Butterfly Migration in Central Mexico
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Coming up next:
Turkey
Portugal
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Open for 2027:
Scuba and Snorkel in the Maldives
Vietnam
Lantern Festival in Thailand
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Pending for 2027:
Dia de los Muertos in Oaxaca
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For me, seeing the world, immersing myself in different cultures, and collecting experiences over things is what truly feels like living.
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I’m excited to share these adventures with you and hopefully have you join me on one someday.
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Trips are open to everyone 21+

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LOS ANGELES! My sister is doing her first ever public art gallery this Friday, Sept 12. Admission is FREE @ 7763 Melrose Ave. Bring friends!! Share, like and engage so we can spread the news 🫶🏼

It’s also her birthday if that helps… 👀

#artgallery #freeeventlosangeles #melroseave #losangelesthisweekend

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The Epstein case is the blueprint for how power protects itself.
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Files sealed. Names redacted. Survivors silenced.
Decades of trafficking and abuse—enabled by billionaires, institutions, and silence.
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This isn’t just about one man. It’s about a whole system that allows it to happen, and continues to protect those who were involved.
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Where is the transparency?
Where is the justice?
Where are the names?
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If this case—with this much evidence and this much media attention—can still be swept under the rug… what does that say about every other survivor fighting to be heard?
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This isn't a conspiracy. It's corruption.
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You can't protect your kids from every bad thing in life, but you can prepare them to know what to do if something were to happen. When I have a child as a patient, I also want to talk with the parents to make sure they know this wasn't their fault either. There's a lot of self blame that they "didn't" protect their child, but really the only person to blame is the person who made the decision to do this to the child.
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So, how can you do your best to keep your kids safe while also allowing them to experience fun as children? EARLY EDUCATION. Teaching your kids about consent, about their bodies, what to do if someone were to harm them, and most importantly.. you as the parent believing them if they do come to you.
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Three common ways a perp will gain silence from the child is by telling them they will get into trouble if they tell, that their parents will get hurt if they tell, or guilting them and making them feel like they are hurting the perps feeling if they don't do what they say.
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So, always make sure your kids know that you are a safe person to call or come to if they ever end up in a situation where they don't feel comfortable... Even if it's a situation they know they were not supposed to be in. Tell them you are the adult and it is not the child's responsibility to protect you as the parent, it's the other way around. And (especially for little girls), stop teaching them to be so polite when it comes to their discomfort.
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2024 has been an incredible year, and I’m beyond grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many of you through my group trips and the support you've shown for the projects I share. One of the highlights has been receiving messages from you all—hearing that you’ve started or completed your SANE course or implemented similar initiatives in your own hospitals. It’s moments like these that truly make it all worth it.
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I know this page may not resonate with everyone, but I’m so appreciative of those of you who continue to engage, learn, and grow with me. To those who now lead with compassion and empathy, who understand that things aren’t always as simple as they seem—thank you. It’s easy for others to say, "Just leave," "Pick yourself up by your bootstraps," or "Don’t put yourself in those situations," but we know the reality is far more complex.
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Although it may not always feel like it, 2024 has been a year of significant progress, and I can’t wait to see what 2025 holds. Here's to continuing this journey together and creating even more positive change.
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May you all have a very Happy New Year.
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As a US Citizen, Woman, and Forensic Nurse Examiner, I stand with women's independence rights, LGBTQ+, Immigrants, BLM, Reproductive Freedom, Science Based Practice, Religious Freedom, Separation of Church and State, Healthcare for All
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Donate to organizations, seek out local protests, stand up and say something when you see someone being violated, educate your kids on how to not dehumanize anyone who may be different from them, sign petitions, stay in the know-- issues don't resolve bc you get to stay in your little bubble.
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Thank you guys so much! @bluem.nursing is here 🥳This is truly a dream to see something we envisioned come to life! Throughout this process our goal has been one thing- to create something that empowers the nursing community and creates positive lasting change 🙌🏼. There has been so much hard work put into this, and I owe a huge thank you to @snarkynurses, my amazing co-founder, for making this idea even remotely possible 🫶🏼 tbh I just can’t wait to see how Bluem grows and transforms how nurses connect and support one another! You guys are amazing and the entire reason for everything we do. Again, thank you for supporting me - I love you alllll my favorite internet strangers 🥹. Bluemnursing.com- go rate your hospital 😘

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Lots of new followers from my Galápagos scuba diving reels... Diving is my outlet for the intense job I work in my everyday life as a Forensic Nurse Examiner. Hopefully you will stick around to learn more about how you can be the change we need to see in this world.
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DV, SA, and HT are very important topics to me. It's sad that a job like mine has to exist, but I'm grateful that I get to be the light of hope in someone's darkest day. ❤️
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✨Happy Nurses Week! ✨This nurse week also happens to be my 10-year anniversary from graduating nursing school—which is crazy to think about!

Reflecting on the past decade brings back so many memories, wild stories, invaluable lessons, and cherished friendships that I am extremely thankful for. I owe so much to the amazing nurses on 1Spec (my first job where I got my “nurse pants” per mama Toni), the incredible nurses I met while travel nursing, and every single nurse in this weird and crazy plant family. Had you told me at graduation that I’d use my nursing experience to help build something for other nurses and get to be part of such an extraordinary community, I would probably have been like “um, ok…but how?” I still don’t quite understand how everything fell into place, or why I was so lucky to have met the people I did. Life is unpredictable (as we know all too well in nursing haha). But honestly, nursing is a remarkable profession, and despite its challenges, I am truly glad to be a part of it. LOBE YOU ALL (that was a typo—but I love it, so it’s staying haha) 😂

I am sorry nurse week sucks, I wish everyone could come do fun things for nurse week with @operationhappynurse ! 🌟👩‍⚕️💖

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💛 BTS from our last Jesmonite Workshop with @openspacern 🩵

💜Amber & I are passionate about bringing people together to learn & create, especially over snacks and libations !🩷

🩵 We’re excited to host another tray-making workshop at @whogoesthere.la on April 14th, and we’d love to see you there! 💛

SIGN UP at the link in bio or oddflowercreations.com !

📸: @majydhphotography

#workshop #handmade #sustainable #diy #craftersgonnacraft #jesmonite #tray #supportsmallbusiness #communityovercompetition

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And that’s a wrap on our first workshop of 2024 - Nurse Revive! It has been an incredible journey, transforming a simple idea into a day filled with wellness, creativity, and community. 🌟

A huge thank you to every Nurse Revive attendee for taking the time to join us on this path of relaxation and self-discovery. 💚💜

Also a special shoutout goes to our fantastic sponsors, @sajewellness and @shopdolanscrubs, for their essential support. Without you, this amazing experience wouldn’t have been possible! 🙏🏽

We laughed, got creative, made new friends, and, most importantly, we RELAXED! I’m already getting excited to bring more events like this to life! 🎨🥳✨

What activities or themes are you interested in exploring? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Drop your suggestions in the comments below! 😊⬇️

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